UND Hosts South Dakota, South Dakota State

The University of North Dakota women’s volleyball team returns to the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center this week to host conference opponents South Dakota and South Dakota State. The Fighting Hawks face South Dakota on Thursday, October 15, before playing South Dakota State on Saturday, October 17, to close the first half of Summit League play. Head coach David Nguyen and his squad are preparing for these pivotal matchups, with full game notes available for fans via FightingHawks.com.

Upcoming Matches Mark Conference Schedule Milestones

The upcoming matches mark significant milestones in North Dakota’s conference schedule. Thursday’s game against South Dakota serves as the 94th meeting between the two programs, with the Fighting Hawks holding a historical 53-40 lead in the series. South Dakota State leads that series 62-31.

These contests represent the final stretch of the first half of the Summit League schedule. The Fighting Hawks are slated to face both opponents again at their respective home venues during the second half of the conference season. The program continues to utilize its weekly presser, led by Head Coach David Nguyen, to provide updates ahead of these conference battles.

UND's Eric Schmidt on the showdown with South Dakota State

Pink Night and Athletic Events

The Thursday match against South Dakota includes the annual Pink Night, an event held in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative, sponsored by Sanford’s Edith Sanford Breast Center, encourages attendees to wear pink to show support for breast cancer awareness.

Following the volleyball match at the Betty, fans are encouraged to head to the Alerus Center for the UND football game against South Dakota State at 1 p.m. The day concludes at the Ralph Engelstad Arena, where the Fighting Hawks hockey team hosts Bentley.

Broadcast and Digital Coverage

Both matches at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center are scheduled for broadcast locally on Midco Sports. Fans unable to attend in person can access a stream of the games through the Summit League Network. For up-to-the-minute stories, stats, and live updates, fans can follow @UNDvolleyball on X, Facebook, and Instagram, or visit FightingHawks.com.